2027 Summer Intern - Strategy

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan in Detroit offers an Internship Program that provides hands-on experience and a solid foundation in the health insurance industry. Interns work on meaningful projects, learn from BCBSM leaders, and participate in networking events and community outreach.

Interns identify business problems, analyze goals, and contribute to practical solutions while developing professional skills for a future career at BCBSM.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate program with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Interns must be enrolled for the duration of the internship.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and BCBSM systems.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing information and research materials to identify business problems, offer recommendations and assist management with implementation of solutions.
• Support leaders on projects designed to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
• Develop and maintain a solid understanding of BCBSM business, products, programs, data, organizational structure, controls, research.
• Analyze business goals, objectives, and needs within the organization.
• Participate in networking events with BCBSM leaders and other interns.
• Engage in volunteer activities/community outreach to build knowledge of our communities and customers.
• Participate in department meetings and events.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

BCBSM systems

Job description

Job Description

• Assist in preparing information and research materials to identify business problems, offer recommendations and assist management with implementation of solutions.
• Support leaders on projects designed to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
• Develop and maintain a solid understanding of BCBSM business, products, programs, data, organizational structure, controls, research.
• Analyze business goals, objectives, and needs within the organization.
• Participate in networking events with BCBSM leaders and other interns.
• Engage in volunteer activities/community outreach to build knowledge of our communities and customers.
• Participate in department meetings and events.

Job Description

The Internship Program at BCBSM is designed to enhance the skills and abilities of young professionals as well as to identify and attract future talent for our organization. Interns will gain practical hands‑on work experience as well as a solid understanding of the health insurance industry. Our program is an excellent way for interns to get a good start on their careers by working on meaningful projects, learning valuable skills, and networking with employees throughout our organization, which could potentially allow interns to build a future career at BCBSM.

• Assist in preparing information and research materials to identify business problems, offer recommendations and assist management with implementation of solutions.
• Support leaders on projects designed to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
• Develop and maintain a solid understanding of BCBSM business, products, programs, data, organizational structure, controls, research.
• Analyze business goals, objectives, and needs within the organization.
• Participate in networking events with BCBSM leaders and other interns.
• Engage in volunteer activities/community outreach to build knowledge of our communities and customers.
• Participate in department meetings and events.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher required.
• Interns must be enrolled in a college/university or a Master’s/PhD program for the duration of the internship.
• Effective verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills to deal with multiple projects and priorities.
• Responsible for maintaining confidential information to the highest degree.Proficient in Microsoft Office suites and applicable BCBSM systems.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.